WEST VIRGINIA CODE

WVC 50-4-6
§50-4-6. Return date in criminal proceedings; setting trial date.
When a warrant has been duly executed or when a defendant
appears in response to a summons, the defendant shall be notified
of the return date set by the court. The defendant shall appear
before the magistrate on or before the return date. In the event
a trial or preliminary examination is not expressly waived by such
defendant, the magistrate shall set a date for such trial or
preliminary examination and shall notify all parties.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2016 Regular Session
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